Established in 1947, University of San Jose-Recoletos is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cebu City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Central Visayas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Basak, Balamban. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 75 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USJ-R also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.